Predator Boat Fishing World Championship at Loskop
Forever Resort Loskopdam will host the 12th Edition of the Predator Boat Fishing World Championship in association with SAALAA (South African Artificial Lure Angling Association) this weekend.
In the previous three years this competition took place at Rutland Water (England), Konakova (Russia) and Lough Ree- Lanesborough (Ireland) making this the first time in South Africa.
Forever Loskopdam will host the teams from South Africa, Namibia, Ireland, Lithuania, Romania, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Belarus, Estonia, Italy, Latvia, Russia, Croatia and the USA.
“The teams usually consist of four anglers, two reserves, one manager and a coach. We chose Loskopdam because of the variety of fish species, beautiful nature and excellent facilities,” said Magriet Coetzee, SAALAA Representative and Manager of the South African Team.
The team representing South Africa is known as the Proteas and consist of Magriet Coetzee (Manager), Rennie Sada (Coach), Pieter Reynecke (Captain), Wayne Naude, Fanie Fourie, Emile van Druten, Damon Nell and Norval Feuth.
Fish to be caught during the competition are:
•Enteromius mattozi (Papermouth)
•Clarias gariepinus (Sharptooth Catfish)
•Labeobarbus marequensis (Lardescale Yellowfish)
•Labeobarbus polylepis (Smallscale Yellowfish)
•Micropterus dolomieu (Smallmouth Bass)
•Micropterus salmoides (Largemouth Bass)
•Oreochromis mossambicus (Mozambique Tilapia)
•Schilbe intermedius (Silver Catfish)
•Coptodon rendalli (Redbreast Tilapia)
Andries C. Hoffman, a River Scientist will also be displaying some of the fish species for the public to come and view and learn more about.
“We are exceptionally excited to host The Sport Fishing World Championship at Forever Resort Loskopdam as this event is the equivalent to the Olympics,” said Monica van der Linde, General Manager at Forever Resort Loskopdam.
Schedule of events:
9 February 2019 – Opening Ceremony in Sandton, Johannesburg
10 and 11 February 2019 – Fishing exercise days on Loskopdam
12 and 13 February 2019 – Fishing competition on Loskopdam
13 February 2019 – Gala Awards Ceremony at Forever Resort Loskopdam
14 February 2019 – Departure of Teams.
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